Unstalked Crinoid — Siboga Expedition

An unstalked crinoid spreads across this early twentieth-century scientific plate in an elaborate radial formation. Dozens of slender, feather-like arms emerge from a compact reddish-brown center, forming an intricate arrangement of curved lines and repeating structures in rust red, olive green, turquoise, and dark brown.

The specimen is presented from above against a warm cream ground, allowing its extraordinary symmetry and fine anatomical structure to remain the focus. The curling tips and densely spaced pinnules introduce subtle irregularity into the otherwise ordered composition, giving the scientific study an unexpectedly graphic and almost abstract quality.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: E. B. Decker (illustrator); A. H. Clark (author)
• Title: Unstalked Crinoid
• Original title: Plate II, Unstalked Crinoids
• Series: The Unstalked Crinoids of the Siboga Expedition
• Date: 1918
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: Leyden, Netherlands
• Medium: Color scientific illustration / zoological plate

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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